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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: mikeeitup on February 06, 2015, 01:51:31 PM

Title: Buying OEM Parts
Post by: mikeeitup on February 06, 2015, 01:51:31 PM
So I WAS going to place an order with motosport.com or whatever today because they advertise 20% off OEM parts and I finally got my paycheck. I added the parts to my cart and whoa! They are more expensive than their competitors site by alot. I talked to a rep and he gave me a load of BS saying Kawi raised their MAP prices so they had to "adjust" as well. Well if it's MAP, then shouldn't most if not all places have them for sale at the same price? Oh well now I don't have a good place to buy OEM parts from. Anybody got a place to get them at a fair price?
Title: Re: Buying OEM Parts
Post by: Rhino on February 06, 2015, 02:08:11 PM
I use bikebandit.com but haven't ordered anything for awhile.
Title: Re: Buying OEM Parts
Post by: mikeeitup on February 06, 2015, 03:25:52 PM
Yeah I was comparing them as the "competitor site". I used them before as well until I found this 20% off dealio thing. Now I'm spoiled and whatnot.
Title: Re: Buying OEM Parts
Post by: Conniesaki on February 06, 2015, 03:32:40 PM
Haven't confirmed Kawi parts lately, but OEM parts with a price comparison sample done on 6/6/14 for an '04 RC51 OEM magnesium clutch cover (shipping will vary I'm sure, and 'rewards', etc):

    - BikeBandit.com $118.82
    - CheapCycleParts.com $107.76
    - partspitstop.com $101.32
    - MrCyles.com $100.31
    - Honda East Toledo $94.99
    - Partzilla.com $91.19

Title: Re: Buying OEM Parts
Post by: elp_jc on February 06, 2015, 05:30:05 PM
Quote from: Conniesaki on February 06, 2015, 03:32:40 PM
    - BikeBandit.com $118.82
    - CheapCycleParts.com $107.76
    - partspitstop.com $101.32
    - MrCyles.com $100.31
    - Honda East Toledo $94.99
    - Partzilla.com $91.19
Great list; thanks. But don't forget about shipping; some outlets charge abusive fees, and the order could change.
Title: Re: Buying OEM Parts
Post by: texrider on February 06, 2015, 05:39:37 PM
Partzilla's been fast and fair to me. I checked them against a couple others.
Title: Re: Buying OEM Parts
Post by: Racer Boy on February 06, 2015, 05:48:00 PM
I just ordered a knob that adjusts the headlight on the dash from Partzilla. Their price was slightly higher than some other sites, but their shipping was cheaper, so the total cost was less.

I found one site that only wanted $2 for the part, but shipping was $24! The part was $10 from Partzilla, but shipping was only $6.
Title: Re: Buying OEM Parts
Post by: twowheeladdict on February 06, 2015, 07:39:32 PM
My best has been ronayers.com.

I always do a comparison with all costs considered before buying.
Title: Re: Buying OEM Parts
Post by: Conrad on February 07, 2015, 05:37:27 AM
Quote from: twowheeladdict on February 06, 2015, 07:39:32 PM
My best has been ronayers.com.

I always do a comparison with all costs considered before buying.

+1 on Ron Ayers.
Title: Re: Buying OEM Parts
Post by: Rhino on February 09, 2015, 01:06:27 PM
Quote from: Conniesaki on February 06, 2015, 03:32:40 PM
Haven't confirmed Kawi parts lately, but OEM parts with a price comparison sample done on 6/6/14 for an '04 RC51 OEM magnesium clutch cover (shipping will vary I'm sure, and 'rewards', etc):

    - BikeBandit.com $118.82
    - CheapCycleParts.com $107.76
    - partspitstop.com $101.32
    - MrCyles.com $100.31
    - Honda East Toledo $94.99
    - Partzilla.com $91.19

Great info, thank you!
Title: Re: Buying OEM Parts
Post by: stevewfl on February 09, 2015, 01:09:51 PM
Quote from: Conniesaki on February 06, 2015, 03:32:40 PM
Haven't confirmed Kawi parts lately, but OEM parts with a price comparison sample done on 6/6/14 for an '04 RC51 OEM magnesium clutch cover (shipping will vary I'm sure, and 'rewards', etc):

    - BikeBandit.com $118.82
    - CheapCycleParts.com $107.76
    - partspitstop.com $101.32
    - MrCyles.com $100.31
    - Honda East Toledo $94.99
    - Partzilla.com $91.19

sum all those and you'll be within 5% of the Kawi price  ;D
Title: Re: Buying OEM Parts
Post by: RDS on February 10, 2015, 04:21:22 AM
Bikebandit.com has a 10% discount with an AMA membership. They have always been a good source for me.
Richard
Enough snow already!
Title: Re: Buying OEM Parts
Post by: Rhino on February 10, 2015, 07:50:29 AM
Quote from: RDS on February 10, 2015, 04:21:22 AM
Bikebandit.com has a 10% discount with an AMA membership. They have always been a good source for me.
Richard
Enough snow already!

Welcome to the forum RDS!
Title: Re: Buying OEM Parts
Post by: maxtog on February 10, 2015, 02:24:30 PM
Quote from: Rhino on February 10, 2015, 07:50:29 AM
Welcome to the forum RDS!

Indeed!
Title: Re: Buying OEM Parts
Post by: jimmymac on February 10, 2015, 04:56:00 PM
Quote from: Conrad on February 07, 2015, 05:37:27 AM
+1 on Ron Ayers.
+2.